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After serving seven years on the North Pocono School Board, Joseph "Joe" Cummings has announced his resignation, citing health issues.

Mr. Cummings, the vice president and secretary for the board, said his health condition is not life threatening.

Having no children or other ties to the school district when he chose to run for the position, Mr. Cummings said his goal was to "help rid the board of politics."

He said looking back at his time on the school board, he is most proud of the new high school built in Convington Twp., which cost more than $35 million. The school board chose to build a new facility instead of renovating the former school, causing some residents to accuse the district of wasting money.

"After I evaluated all of the information, I thought it was the best way to go," Mr. Cumming said Tuesday. "I still believe that."

School board President Paul Kowalski Jr. said if the board accepts Mr. Cummings' resignation, it would advertise for candidates and would interview them within 30 days. Mr. Kowalski said a new appointment could be made at the March meeting. Mr. Cummings' term is up this year.

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